Official Course Information

Chemistry Courses:

Catalog Description:
An introduction to general, organic and biological chemistry, with an emphasis on applications that are relevant to students pursuing health science programs. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, chemical and physical bonding, gas properties, chemical reactions, acid/base chemistry, organic molecule structure and functional groups, and common groups of biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids and proteins). Two class hours, two lab hours. Not open to students with credits in, BIO 115, BIO 116, CHE 101 or PHY 131. Prerequisite: Completion of the Genesee Community College math requirement or concurrent enrollment in MAT 092 or MAT108. Students planning to enroll in Physical Therapy Assistant or a Mathematics or Natural Science program should choose MAT092.

Catalog Description:
This course offers an introduction to the technology, manufacturing and market surrounding solar cells. There will be some focus on the manufacturing sites in the local area. This course is intended to provide students with background information about the potential local opportunities and the industry that surrounds them. Some chemistry and physics background may be helpful for the course, but is not required.